Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Ho Chi Minh City's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Ho Chi Minh City 14 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your LAX to SGN flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LAX and SGN include:
Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Narita International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
ج.م. 12,536 is currently the best price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ج.م. 23,607. These prices may change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LAX to SGN if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from LAX to SGN is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from LAX touch down on schedule 81.05% of the time.
To get to Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to LAX:
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Los Angeles International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SGN instead:
Venture beyond Ho Chi Minh City and discover places outside the usual tourist stops with your own wheels. You can pick up a Tan Son Nhat International Airport rental car from Dichung Car Hire.
Increase your chances of scoring the best rate by booking early. Reserving your ride from Tan Son Nhat International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a wise move.
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
From Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Ho Chi Minh City in April.
Book your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for March if you'd like to visit Ho Chi Minh City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 38ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from LAX to SGN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 34ºC on average.
Explore more of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Vietnam you'll want to see. Around 26 kilometres north-east of Ho Chi Minh City, a visit to Biên Hòa will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Tú Phong Lan, Vinh Dư and mieu binh da.
Around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho is another essential stop in Vietnam. No visit is complete without checking out Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum.
